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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,029.79, 2,801.09 and 1,145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,029.79, 2,801.09 and 1,145.63 is: 1,580.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,029.79 : 2,801.09 = 1,145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,029.79/2,801.09 = 1,145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,029.79x = 2,801.09 × 1,145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,029.79x = 3,209,022.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,022.60/2,029.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.96

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